Found 2 items, similar to vitamin H.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: vitamin H vitamin H n : a B vitamin that aids in body growth [syn: biotin]
English → English (gcide) Definition: vitamin H vitamin H \vitamin H\ n., a B vitamin that aids in body growth. Syn: biotin. [WordNet 1.5] biotin \bi"o*tin\ n. a B vitamin (C10H16N2O3S) that aids in body growth; -- called also vitamin H and coenzyme R. It functions as a coenzyme in many carboxylation reactions. Note: Biotin binds tightly to the substance avidin, found in raw egg-whites. Rats or chick on a diet high in raw egg-white may develop skin lesions and retarded growth, which can be prevented by adding biotin to the diet. --[MI11] Syn: . [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]